Apply for a dropped kerb vehicle crossing at your property

You can apply to the County Council for permission to have a dropped kerb installed on the road adjacent to your property.

Cost

• There is no charge or cost for the initial application to find out if the site of your property is suitable for a dropped kerb.
• If your application is agreed, then the cost of the building work to have the dropped kerb installed will depend on the site and the work involved.
• In most cases the cost is between about £600 and £1200. These figures are for general guidance only, the cost at your property may be higher.
• If you decide to proceed, you can choose to instruct the County Council to build the dropped kerb, or you can appoint your own building contractor (subject to legal requirements on insurance cover).

Other issues - please note

• Trees are generally not removed when a dropped kerb is installed.
• Planning permission is required for impermeable hard standings.
• Separate openings for vehicle entrance/exit are generally not permitted.

How to apply

Please make your initial enquiry using either:

• Online form
  Wednesday 29 Feb 2012: The earlier technical problem with the online form has been fixed. If you do have problems with the online form please report this to us by email roads@hants.gov.uk.
• Printable application form  62kb.(please complete and send to us by post - see bottom of this page for details).

Before completing your application please read:

• Application for dropped kerb vehicle crossing - Guidance Notes

What does a dropped kerb vehicle crossing involve?

• Lowering of the kerbs at the edge of the road to allow access to the householder's property/ driveway.
• Strengthening of the crossing from your property boundary to the edge of the road.
• If necessary, moving or protection of items such as street light columns, railings and bollards and any pipes or cables belonging to public utilities underneath the crossing. The householder is responsible for the cost of this.

Benefits

• Reduced risk of damage to your vehicle and possible lower insurance premiums.
• Reduced congestion on the road.
• Improved safety for other road users
• Reduced damage to pavements and verges.
• Possible increase in value of your property because it will have off-road parking.

More information on dropped kerb vehicle crossings

• Application for dropped kerb vehicle crossing (Guidance Notes)
• Policy Document.
• Dropped kerb vehicle crossing specifications

Where to send your completed application form

Applications are dealt with by the highway office that is closest to the location of the proposed activity.

Highways Manager Highways Area South Civic Ofices Civic Way Fareham PO16 7AZ	Highways Manager Highways Area East The Old College College Street Petersfield GU31 4AG
Highways Manager Highways Gosport Town Hall High Street Gosport PO12 1EB	Highways Manager Highways Area West Jacobs Gutter Lane Hounsdown Totton Southampton SO40 9TQ
Highways Manager Highways Havant Civic Offices Civic Centre Road Havant Hampshire PO9 2AY	For Winchester area please send form to: Highways Manager Bishops Waltham Depot Botley Road Bishops Waltham SO32 1DR
Highways Manager Highways Area North M3 Motorway Compound Hook RG27 9AA